Questo e Quello
As we enter the third week of the post-Fleming era, La Cieca would like to keep memory’s torch alive for America’s Most Beloved Quasi-Retired Diva.
Born on this day in 1911 actor Vincent Price.
Two aspects of Cecilia Bartoli in the title role of Ariodante, to be performed next week at the Salzburger Festspiele Pfingsten.
Born on this day in 1877 dancer and choreographer Isadora Duncan.
A live Un Ballo in Maschera featuring Jon Vickers, Amy Shuard, Lucia Popp, Shirley Verrett and Peter Glossop.
Born on this day in 1929 soprano Beverly Sills.
New York City Opera’s 2017/2018 season will offer four new mainstage productions at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Rose Theater,
On this day in 1966 the Jerry Herman musical Mame opened at the Winter Garden Theatre.
Bass Christian Zaremba will sing the role of Angelotti in the Met’s new production of Tosca opening New Year’s Eve.
At long last, cher public, a finale to our Senta’s Ballad quiz, nearly a month late! The name of the winner and the complete lists of sopranos after the jump.
The Broad Stage presented Joseph Calleja in their Celebrity Opera Series May 10 with a concert called A Tribute to Mario Lanza.
Born on this day in 1893 soprano Rosa Raisa.
Due to a small hiccup in scheduling at Casa della Cieca, this week you get two uploads!
Born on this day in 1907 comic book creator Hergé.
“Uh, I have,” Mr. McDermott said, laughing.
On this day Gypsy opened at the Broadway Theatre, to run 702 performances.
Zolotoy pyetushok (translated as The Golden Cockerel in English, is best known in these parts as Le Coq d’Or.
Happy 84th birthday actress Constance Towers.
Born on this day in 1861 soprano Nellie Melba.
The 2017 Glyndebourne Festival opens on Saturday with the UK premiere of L’Ipermestra conducted by William Christie and directed by Graham Vick.
Born on this day in 1892 bass Ezio Pinza.
Born on this day in 1918 soprano Birgit Nilsson.
If everything you see is great, you are either new to opera or chronically easy to please.
Born on this day in 1925 mother of four and soprano Patrice Munsel.
Tell us: Filth or dementia?
Hasten thee to feed another quarter of conversation for The Talk of the Town!
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